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Hanford, California

Located in Kings County, California, Hanford was established in 1877. Kings County seat in the Central Valley. China Alley is a rare surviving historic Chinatown.
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Founded 1877 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Kings County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hanford, California

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1877 Railroad Town: Southern Pacific Railroad.
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1891 Incorporated: Hanford was officially incorporated as a city.
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1927 Economic Development: Hanford grew through the automobile industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Hanford continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1877 Transport
Railroad Town
1891 Government
Incorporated
1927 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Kings County seat in the Central Valley.
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China Alley is a rare surviving historic Chinatown.
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Not related to the Hanford nuclear site in Washington.
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Hanford was founded in 1877.
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Hanford has a population of approximately 60,000.

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